COVID-19 / Coronavirus
About COVID-19
COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, is a severe acute respiratory virus. According to the World Health Organization, viruses are named based on their genetic structure to facilitate the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines and medicines. Learn more on the Georgia Department of Public Health's website.
What Can You Do To Help Stay Healthy - Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is a community effort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recommendations focused on slowing the transmission of COVID-19.
Latest Testing Information
(updated January 2022)
COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Sandy Springs
Free At-home Tests Now Available
Public Health Information Resources
Community Emergency Awareness Dashboard
CDC COVID View - Weekly report
COVID-19 Outbreak Tracker. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
COVID-19 HOTLINE - 844.442.2681
The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resources information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emotional Support Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received training in crisis counseling. Call 866.399.8938
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
President Biden - National-Strategy-for-the-COVID-19-Response-and-Pandemic-Preparedness
issued Jan. 20, 2021
Governor Kemp - Public Health State of Emergency
extended through July 1, 2021
Governor's Executive Order (Empowering a Healthy Georgia)
Testing
Please visit, covid19.dph.ga.gov. Note that CORE testing sites do not require proof of insurance or identification, and testing is free.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is increasing the number of specimen collection sites statewide for COVID-19 testing, and is revising the current testing criteria to accommodate more testing of Georgia residents.
Click here for information on Free Testing Locations
Rental Assistance
Fulton County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Visit their website for more information.
You can call 833-716-2223 to speak to a live agent. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Impacted City Services and Events
City Council along with City Boards and Commissions have resumed in-person meetings.
In most cases, virtual options will continue.
Permitting and Revenue offices remain open for in-person visits by appointment only
Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting spr.gs/chq or by downloading the QLess app on your smartphone.
City Hall facilities are open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Municipal Court is conducting in-person court hearings, but also provides virtual court upon request. If you are interested in handling your case virtually, please email the court at municipalcourts@sandyspringsga.gov or call at 770-206-2075.
To help mitigate the spread of coronavirus:
- Wear a Mask
- Keep a Six-foot Distance
- Wash Your Hands
- Avoid Large Gatherings
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